Postcode ST3 2EA is located in an urban city, within the Hollybush ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dresden area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dresden is £36,130 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cockster Brook Community Park.
Dresden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Dresden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dresden is £36,130 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 2EA.
Dresden near ST3 2EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Longton | N/A | Walking directions to Longton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cockster Brook Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Cockster Brook Community Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Hollybush area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £318,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £285,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £171,000 | £195 |
| Terraced | 6 | £130,000 | £135 |
| Flats | 3 | £97,000 | £141 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,000 | £105,750 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £111,500 | £108,000 |
| 2018 | £164,000 | £118,000 | £90,500 |
| 2019 | £167,500 | £125,750 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £125,250 | £115,500 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £140,000 | £116,000 |
| 2022 | £158,500 | £152,500 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £152,000 | £117,000 |
| 2024 | £227,000 | £170,000 | £132,500 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £170,000 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £318,500 | £170,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £119 | £168 |
| 2017 | £206 | £129 | £148 |
| 2018 | £197 | £134 | £88 |
| 2019 | £218 | £144 | £113 |
| 2020 | £202 | £155 | £148 |
| 2021 | £224 | £163 | £140 |
| 2022 | £223 | £172 | £155 |
| 2023 | £286 | £177 | £142 |
| 2024 | £254 | £185 | £144 |
| 2025 | £265 | £194 | £165 |
| 2026 | £340 | £196 | £135 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 2EA.
In the ST3 2EA postcode area, located within Dresden, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Blurton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2AQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lehal's Premier | Blurton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3AX | Walking directions to Lehal's Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Select and Save | Poplar Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3PS | Walking directions to Select and Save |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Sidings Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2JB | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST3 2EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fin Gordon-McCusker
Hollybush - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 2EA records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST3 2EA in Dresden is £170,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ST3 2EA, including St Thomas More Catholic Academy (Good), St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Meadows Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST3 2EA is Longton, about 975 m away.
ST3 2EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,831 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 2EA is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fin Gordon-McCusker (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.